COVER STORY
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Sustainability is essential for AVL since it forms the basis
for the long-term competitiveness and innovative capability
of our company. In a world increasingly characterized by
resource shortages and climate challenges, it is imperative
that we, as a leading technology company, act responsibly.
Our technologies and services are key in reducing emissions
and enLancing eƾciency and tLereFy maOe a significant
contribution to global sustainability.
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The motivation for sustainable developments at AVL is
mYltiJaceted. 3n tLe one Land we are striving to JYlfill
our ecological responsibility. On the other hand we see
sustainability as an opportunity to further solidify our market
leadership and offer innovative solutions that are both
environmentally Jriendly and economically Feneficial. 3Yr
motivation is deeply rooted in the conviction that technological
innovation and sustainable business practices are inseparable.
Our aim is to not only act as a market leader, but also to
be a role model for environmental responsibility. With our
sustainable developments we want to actively pave the way
toward an emissions-free future.
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Our sustainability strategy focuses on reducing our ecological
JootTrint, enLancing energy eƾciency, and develoTing
technologies that help our customers achieve their own
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emissions, oTtimi^ing resoYrce eƾciency, and continYoYsly
developing solutions that combine environmental friendliness
with economic viability.
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A holistic approach is paramount because sustainable
innovations can only reach their full potential if they are
economically viable as well. At AVL, we are convinced that
long-term success can only be achieved by integrating
sustainability into every single business process. By
comFining sYstainaFility and TrofitaFility, we are maOing a
valuable contribution to protecting the environment while also
creating added value for our company and our customers.
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Net zero means that we are reducing our emissions as far as
possible and are only compensating the unavoidable residual
emissions. In contrast, climate neutrality often refers merely
to offsetting emissions without necessarily aiming to reduce
them. This differentiation is important to us since we want to
make it clear that we are taking our responsibility seriously.
We don’t want to simply “buy our way out” of emissions, we
want to play an active part in reducing them.
Net Zero
and Beyond
“Long-term success can
only be achieved by
integrating sustainability
into every single business
process.”
Interview with
Prof. Helmut List
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